Odes of Anacreon, Translated into English Verse, with Notes

Thomas Moore

Published by J. and T. Carpenter, London, 1802

About this Item

A charming copy of the two volume second edition of Irish poet Thomas Moore's translation of the poetry of Anacreon. The second edition of this work, published two years after the first. With an engraved portrait frontispiece of the author to volume I, and a further engraved portrait of Anacreon to the same volume.A highly successful English language translation of the poetry of Anacreon, the Greek lyric poet notable for his drinking songs and erotic poems, with explanatory notes.Four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of volume II, with small handwritten label to head of front pastedowns, and contemporary inscriptions to title page heads. In full straight grain morocco bindings, with gilt detailing. Rubbing to joints and back strip heads and tails, resulting in losses to the leather. Labels to heads of front pastedowns. Volume I hinges starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page heads. Offsetting to volume I title page, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 833F37

Bibliographic Details

Title: Odes of Anacreon, Translated into English ...

Publisher: J. and T. Carpenter, London

Publication Date: 1802

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book